Restaurants near 1440 Canal

Price

$$
$$$
$$$$

Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Award-winning

James Beard Award

Accessibility

Wheelchair access

212 restaurants available nearby

How are Featured results ranked

The default order for search results reflects a number of factors, including table availability, restaurant location, search criteria, and restaurant reviews and ratings. In addition, payment made by a restaurant to OpenTable is also a factor for the relative ordering of restaurants.

1. Fountain Lounge

4.5

Awesome(582)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Central Business District

Booked 7 times today

The Fountain Lounge a New Orleans Bistro at The Roosevelt Hotel, a beloved restaurant since 1938, offers a modern take on traditional Southern cuisine. Using fresh South Louisiana ingredients with creative flair, it blends timeless New Orleans flavors with innovative twists. From classic Fried Chicken Mondays, featuring a four-generation recipe, to our inspired approach to creole cuisine, our bistro menu provides a warm yet surprising welcome to both travelers and locals.Enjoy live entertainment Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from 6:00PM to 10:00PM

2. M bistro

4.3

Awesome(836)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • French Quarter

Booked 4 times today

Farm-to-table and authentic New Orleans cuisine come together in the French Quarter at M bistro, where the chefs take an indigenous approach to the preparation of meats, seafood and produce from farmers in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi and Alabama. Three velvet-draped semi-private “Cheater’s Booths” and a private Wine Room offer additional venues for a special meal. Our restaurant and lounge are conveniently located on the third floor lobby level of The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.

3. Brennan's

4.7

Exceptional(12310)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 134 times today

Finalist "Outstanding Restaurant" James Beard Foundation 2022. “Best Restaurants in the World” -Condé Nast Traveler. “Top 10 Best Restaurant in the South” -Southern Living. “Top 10 Restaurant in New Orleans” -NOLA.com. Welcome to Brennan's! Our menus marry classic Creole traditions with inspired, contemporary influences. Breakfast at Brennan’s is a spirited, indulgent way to begin your day! Bubbles at Brennan's Happy Hour features discounted bottles of premium Champagne. Flaming Bananas Foster, invented at Brennan's, is a timeless New Orleans tradition. Dine in one of 8 glamorous dining rooms, our famously lush courtyard, or our spectacular wine cellar.

4. Antoine's

4.6

Exceptional(11813)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 110 times today

Celebrating 185 years in the French Quarter, Antoine's welcomes you to enjoy our traditional French creole fare as well as updated classics in our beautiful and historic restaurant setting in the heart of the French Quarter.Antoine's Dress Code isBusiness Casual: Jackets and collared shirts are strongly suggested for gentlemen. We kindly ask all guests not to wear athletic or beach clothing, baseball caps, or flip-flops. Antoine’s dress code will be enforced at the discretion of the manager.All private dining rooms are open and we are actively booking for future events. For private dining inquiries please learn more at www.antoines.com and fill out private dining inquiry.

5. GW Fins

4.9

Exceptional(20546)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • French Quarter

Booked 107 times today

Experience the cuisine that has created Raving Fans of local diners & national & local food critics alike. Executive Chef Mike Nelson ensures the highest quality seafood by flying in products from around the globe & featuring only the best from local waters - both at their seasonal peak. This commitment to freshness & quality are some of the many reasons GW Fins prints its menu daily. We look forward to serving you soon so we may learn what you think.We hope our dress policy is comfortable for all. Coats & ties are not required. Slacks, dress jeans, & dress shorts are great. We require that gentlemen wear a collared shirt. T-shirts, cut off shorts, & athletic wear, including baseball caps, are not permitted. We ask gentlemen to remove their hats in the Dining Room.

6. Luke

4.7

Exceptional(9388)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Central Business District

Booked 85 times today

Luke is a Creole-inspired Brasserie located in the heart of New Orleans’ Central Business District on world-famous St. Charles Avenue, steps from the French Quarter neighborhood. A lively atmosphere surrounds the raw bar offering the freshest seafood and oysters procured daily from the Gulf of Mexico. Chef Erick Loos is at the helm of the kitchen featuring dishes that highlight local purveyors and farmers’ market ingredients. Behind the bar, a selection of bartender-created specialty cocktails are offered among a carefully-curated list of wines from throughout the world and locally crafted brews.

7. Mr. B's Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(6664)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Creole • French Quarter

Booked 60 times today

Mr. B's Bistro, a New Orleans restaurant famous for its Creole cuisine with a focus on fresh regional products, is located in the heart of the French Quarter at the intersection of Royal Street and Iberville. This corner is a New Orleans landmark and celebrated food corner. Considered the original New Orleans gourmet bistro, Mr. B's Bistro is owned and managed by Cindy Brennan, a member of the legendary New Orleans' Brennan Family.

8. Domenica

4.6

Exceptional(7588)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Central Business District

Booked 51 times today

Domenica translates to “Sunday,” in Italian, it is the day of the week to explore and cook leisurely, abundant meals. At Domenica restaurant, our chefs seek to transport guests to those coveted moments, offering passionately prepared dishes that marry pure, local ingredients with revered techniques.While the menu is rooted in tradition, our chefs focus on elevating Italian ingredients and classic flavors to create modern classics, adapted for the contemporary palate of New Orleans. The fresh pastas made by hand daily, roasted vegetables, meats and Napolitano style pizzas, all prepared in the restaurant’s iconic wood oven, are perfectly complemented by custom-brewed beers, seasonal craft cocktails and an Italian-focused wine list.

A photo of Muriel's Jackson Square restaurant

9. Muriel's Jackson Square

4.7

Exceptional(10600)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • French Quarter

Booked 117 times today

The Bistro at Muriel’s Jackson Square offers contemporary Creole cuisine with New Orleans classics like Seafood Gumbo, Turtle soup, Shrimp & Grits and Wood Grilled Pork Chop while the Courtyard Bar is the perfect place to drop by for drinks and appetizers. The Séance Lounge is the place for a relaxed, comfortable meeting before or after dining. Comprised of two areas, The Outer Seance and The Inner Séance, the Séance also tells the story of a mystic checkered past. The Outer Séance addresses the New Orleans era of Storyville when Muriel's Jackson Square was one of the French Quarter's top bordellos! The Inner Séance is the preferred domain of the resident ghost, Pierre Antoine Lepardi Jourdan; it's the perfect spot for an intimate conversation or a drink among its plush surroundings. The 170 foot wrap-around balcony is a splendid spot for enjoying our specialty cocktails or our extensive wine list featuring over 300 selections from around the world.

10. Meril

4.6

Exceptional(6702)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Warehouse District

Booked 74 times today

Located in the Warehouse District, Meril is Chef Emeril Lagasse’s lively restaurant in New Orleans. Meril’s casual restaurant interior is marked by a signature open style kitchen and a large bar area, featuring a varied wine selection and craft cocktails. Named after his daughter, the restaurant showcases some of Chef Emeril’s favorite dishes that he loves to eat, featuring everything from Wood Fired Flatbreads to Korean Chicken Wings. Lagasse brings his expertise and distinguished hospitality to Meril, creating a deliciously spirited dining experience.

Dining near 1440 Canal at a glance

Updated on 5/15/2025

GW Fins

4.9

View restaurant

Discover local gems

Exceptional reviews

Search top-rated restaurants

Creole

Search Creole restaurants

Average check amount

$30 and under

Search in this price range

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

R
RonaldVIP
Philadelphia County •53 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent preparation of food with unusual combinations of meaty white fish with bordellaise sauce along with fantastic desserts . Attentive staff
More info
GW FinsPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• French Quarter
•
4.9
S
Seth
New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Service was very good, and the food was excellent.
More info
Brennan'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter
•
4.7
B
ByonVIP
Coastal North Carolina •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent experience. Service was on point and the food was superb.
More info
Antoine'sPrice: Expensive• Creole• French Quarter
•
4.6
J
JosephVIP
Chicago / Illinois •10 reviews
4.0
Dined on Apr 4, 2025
For quick bite very good , service is great and food comes out quick
More info
Fountain LoungePrice: Moderate• Bistro• Central Business District
•
4.5
P
Patricia
Virginia •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 17, 2025
Had a fabulous server - Pamela who made us all feel like VIPS. The food was great and her recommendations were spot on. We told her we were nurses and she provided our dessert on a special plate decorated in chocolate saying we love nurses.
More info
M bistroPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• French Quarter
•
4.3

Explore OpenTable

Landmark
Neighborhood
City/Region

Saint Louis Cathedral
Ernest N Morial Convention Center
Louisiana State Bank Building
Elmwood Village Shopping Center
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway
Oak Alley Plantation
Esplanade Mall Shopping Center
Frenchmen Street
Canal Place Shopping Center
Hotel Royal New Orleans
Nine-O-Five Royal Hotel
Caesars Superdome
The National WWII Museum
French Quarter
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Harrah's Casino
French Market
Hampton Inn Downtown / French Quarter Area
New Orleans Riverwalk Shopping Center

French Quarter

New Orleans / Louisiana